The website is now up for a new mixed-use project in the heart of Pioneer Square. This exciting project features retail, residential, office, and even some parking (rare for our neighborhood): According to their website, here are some key features: 130,000 SF of Class A office space on floors 7-11 Signage and naming opportunities provide […] …

The Ride Free Area for transit in downtown Seattle is scheduled to be eliminated on Sept. 29 of this year. King County Metro Transit is working with other transit agencies and the city of Seattle on an implementation plan to address operational changes for buses and transportation assistance for low or no-income people who use […] …

If you’ve graciously (or not so graciously) put up with the ruckus from the infamous Pioneer Square pile driver these last couple of months, you’ll be thrilled to know that the ruckus will not only conclude on Friday but will end with a bang! As a thank you from Daniels Real Estate, the development company […] …

Public potty breaks in Pioneer Square out of control, neighbors say (King5) People living and working in Seattle’s Pioneer Square are increasingly concerned about a rising tide of public urination and defecation. Pioneer Square has a ‘potty problem’ (PI – Big Blog) Note to everyone down there in Pioneer Square: Toilets are usually round and […] …

The Seattle PI reports today that there was an auction held for the Smith Tower (whose owners recently defaulted on their loan with the building), and that no one actually decided to bid on the property, even though it seems there was a lot of interest: At 10 a.m. Friday, Parkes started reading pages of […] …

Nord Alley welcomes a pioneer in business, Back Alley Bike Repair which opened February 14th in time to service bicycles in preparation for the annual Chilly Hilly Ride around Bainbridge Island. Owned by Benjamin Rainbow, Back Alley Bike Repair (BABR) offers non-intimidating customer service-oriented expertise for all of your bicycle needs as well as an […] …

The Seattle Department of Transportation will begin a street construction project In Post Alley this Wednesday, March 21. The southbound lane and the west sidewalk on Post Avenue, between Columbia Street and Yesler Way, will be closed for approximately three months, until the project is completed. During construction, pedestrians will be detoured to the east […] …

The city of Seattle invites residents to apply for the open architect position on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Individuals who have an interest in the historical preservation of the district are encouraged to apply. The 10-member Pioneer Square Preservation Board reviews land use, new construction, changes of use, facade alterations, signs, and street improvements […] …

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